NEWARK - The following people were sentenced for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

David M. Bell, 45, last known address 15825 Nixon Road, Nelsonville, was sentenced to three years community control after being found guilty of possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony; possession of drug abuse instruments, a second-degree misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, a fourth-degree misdemeanor.

On May 25, 2017, Bell possessed heroin, according to court records.

Judge Thomas Marcelain ordered Bell to pay all court costs and fees.

Hope L. Poole, 24, last known address 70744 Birmingham Road N., Lore City, was sentenced to three years of community control after being found guilty of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony and possession of drug abuse instruments, a first-degree misdemeanor.

On May 9, 2016 Poole possessed methamphetamine, according to court records.

In a separate case, Poole was sentenced to three years of community control after being guilty of receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony and forgery, a fifth-degree felony.

Brandon S. Hoffman, 33, last known address 1117 Daisy Lane, Heath, was sentenced to 27 months in prison after being found guilty of grand theft, a fourth-degree felony, and aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Dec. 26, 2016, Hoffman stole a vehicle and possessed methamphetamine, according to court records.